led to after 12th, chased leaders, mistake 13th, weakening when blundered 3 out
tracked leaders, went 2nd 13th, led 3 out, in command next, pushed out flat
soon tracking leaders, went moderate 3rd before 3 out
prominent, challenged 13th, headed 3 out, soon one pace and no chance with easy winner
soon dropped to rear, jumped right and no chance after
Camden Carrig gets the vote in this Hunter's Chase with Coolefind and Quid Pro Quo rating the main dangers. The selection was a good second in a point behind Saint Reverien last time out has conditions to suit and if he is fit after a 334 day absence he will be hard to beat. Coolefind rates the main danger on his latest fourth behind Red Brook Lad but all his best form is on faster ground and he is opposable on that surface. Quid Pro Quo is another with place claims on his best form but he barley stays this trip. Of the remainder Spring Grove has conditions to suit but consistency is not his strong point and with this in mind for the winner we return to Camden Carrig.
Camden Carrig (IRE) 8-1 (12-5) 2nd of 13, 2l behind Saint Reverien (12-5) at Maisemore Park 3m ptp gd in Apr.
Coolefind (IRE) 3-1jt-fav (12-7) Prominent, mistake 3rd, hit 12th, ridden 4 out, one pace, 4th of 13, 19l behind Red Brook Lad (12-4) at Wincanton 3m 1f hts chs (6) gd in Feb '06.
Quid Pro Quo (FR) 5-2 (12-5) Sn prom; led brief 4 out; lost tch w wnr app nxt, 3rd of 9, 28l behind The Granby (12-5) at Higham 3m ptp gd in Feb.
Spring Grove (IRE) 16-1 (12-5) Led 6-13; wknd 3 out, 5th of 15, 29l behind Mouseski (12-5) at Larkhill 3m ptp gd in Jan.
Temple Dog (IRE) 16-1 (11-7) Led to 2nd, chased winner to 8th, no chance with front pair from 4 out, 3rd of 7, 38l behind Back Nine (11-7) at Sandown 3m amt chs (3) sft in Feb.